Ralf vs Shah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Shah Rank #6,038

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Shah more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Shah mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Ralf and Shah boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.